Quiz 2: Care of the newborn baby

Please choose the one, most correct answer to each question or statement.

1. What is the definition of a low birth weight baby?
   • A baby that weighs less than 1500 g
   • A baby that weighs less than 2500 g
   • A bay that weighs less than 3000 g
2. Why is it important to identify low birth weight babies?
   • Because they do not need care as they all die in the first few days of life
   • Because they are all born too soon
   • Because they need extra care
3. When is the best time to cut and clamp the umbilical cord?
   • Immediately after delivery
   • After waiting about two minutes after delivery
   • After the placenta has been delivered
4. Where should a normal baby be placed after the umbilical cord has been cut?
   • In the kangaroo care position
   • In a warm cot
   • In an incubator
5. When should a newborn baby be put to the breast?
   • Once the mother has had a chance to sleep
   • Only after the baby has been given routine care such as vitamin K
   • As soon as possible after delivery
6. What is usually used for care of the umbilical cord?
   • An antibiotic cream
   • Surgical spirits or 4% chlorhexidine solution
   • Baking powder
7. What is a normal underarm temperature for a baby?
   • 36 degrees
   • 36.5 degrees
   • 37 degrees
8. Which is an important danger sign?
   • Fast breathing of more than 60 breaths a minute
   • Mild jaundice
   • A sticky eye
9. When are home visits needed by a community healthcare worker?
   • Every day for the first week
   • Days 1, 3, 7 and 14 after birth
   • Every 3 days for the first two weeks
10. What is a main aim of postnatal visits?
    • To register the newborn baby
    • Help the mother bath her baby
    • To assess both mother and baby